About the School
- Stracks Dam School in Myerstown, PA serves 26 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 26:1.
- It offers a co–educational elementary and middle school program affiliated with the Amish orientation and Solomon Schechter Day Schools.
- As a rural private school, it provides education for families seeking a faith–based environment aligned with other religious traditions.
- Nearby Myerstown schools serving grades 1–8 have enrollment sizes ranging from 23 to 114 students and student–teacher ratios between 8:1 and 18:1.
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Stracks Dam School?
The application deadline for Stracks Dam School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Stracks Dam School is Ignite Learning Center (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nacetown School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is New Covenant Christian School (6.7 miles away)
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Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Mennonite
170 Pleasant Dr
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-5959
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Hilltop Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 933-8453
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
509 Woleber Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Alternative School (Christian)
19 W Main Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-8830
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 114 students
Mennonite
562 Woleber Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 933-5006
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Alternative School (Christian)
19 W Main Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-8830
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 114 students
Mennonite
562 Woleber Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 933-5006
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: 1-10 | 107 students
Mennonite
739 E Lincoln Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-5667
Distance: 3.4 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 98 students
Mennonite
140 Jackson Rd
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 821-6392
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-9 | 112 students
Christian
875 Academy Dr
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 273-8114
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Mennonite
170 Pleasant Dr
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 866-5959
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Hilltop Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 933-8453
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
509 Woleber Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 442-0952
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 114 students
Mennonite
562 Woleber Rd
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 933-5006
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 78 students
Mennonite
51 W Stoever Ave
Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 628-3422
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Christian
452 Ebenezer Rd
Lebanon, PA 17046
(717) 274-2423
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
825 Helen Drive
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 274-2222
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K | 10 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
418 Jonestown Road
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 861-7500
Distance: 8.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students
Daycare / Preschool
280 Hillcrest Road
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3588
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 113 students
Christian
14 Silvertown Rd
Jonestown, PA 17038
(717) 865-9650
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
York Haven Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Cassel Rd
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
York Haven, PA 17370
(717) 266-5007
9336.2 miles
Gr: K-3 | 293 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Londonderry Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Schoolhouse Rd
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-9462
Middletown, PA 17057
(717) 944-9462
9338.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Nye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S John St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-0300
9338.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Lower Dauphin High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Hanover St
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5330
9338.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lower Dauphin Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Quarry Rd
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
Hummelstown, PA 17036
(717) 566-5310
9338.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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